C-Band Transmitters

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared IAW the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quotation (RFQ). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2005-49 and DFARs Change Notice (DCN) 20110202. NAICS is 334220. Solicitation is for commercial items as defined in FAR 2.101 This acquisition is a FULL AND OPEN acquisition. The Air Force Flight Test Center (AFFTC), at Edwards AFB, CA is seeking potential sources capable of providing BRAND NAME OR EQUAL products manufactured by Quasonix . The product the AFFTC is seeking is listed as follows: 1. NOUN: C-BAND TELEMETRY TRANSMITTER Qty: 4 ea. Quasonix Model QSX-VCR-111-10S-20-6E-CM-PF-P9-PM-SWBX-CP07 or equivalent with the following minimum characteristics: - Frequency Range: 4400-5150 MHz - Tuning Increment: 0.5 MHz Steps - Input Power: +28VDC - 4VDC, 2.6A Max @ 28 VDC - RF Output Power: 10W Minimum across tuning range - Modulation Modes: IRIG-106 compliant PCM/FM, SOQPSK-TG and ARTM CPM - PCM/FM Bit Rate: 0.5-20 MBps Minimum - SOQPSK-TG Bit Rate: 0.5-40 MBps Minimum - ARTM CPM Bit Rate: 0.5-40 MBps Minimum - Data Interface: RS-422 Clock and Data - Serial Interface: RS-232 IRIG-106 App N Compliant - Parallel Interface: BCD control of frequency and mode with Quasonix QSX-AC-SWBX-P9-3B-3M switchbox or equivalent with vendor supplied interface cable - Size: 2.0" x 3.0" x 1.1" - Mounting Holes Must match model referenced above - RF Output Connector SMA Female - Power Connector MDM-15 Female* - Data Connector MDM-15 Female* - Serial Control Connector MDM-15 Female* - Parallel Interface Connector MDM-9 Female - Operating Temp Range -40'C to +85'C * Power, Data and Control are on a common MDM-15 Female connector. Pin assignments must match specific transmitter model referenced above. CONTRACTORS MUST COMPLY WITH FAR 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION AND DFARS 252.204-7004, ALTERNATE A. INTERESTED CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS THE CLAUSES BY INTERNET URL: http://farsite.hill.af.mil. TO REGISTER WITH THE CCR, GO TO URL: http://www.ccr.gov/ . ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) MUST BE COMPLETED. USE OF ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATION (ORCA) BECAME MANDATORY 1 JANUARY 2005. CONTRACTORS CAN ACCESS ORCA THROUGH CCR BY INTERNET URL: http://www.ccr.gov/ . CLAUSES: The following FAR provisions and clauses apply: Provision 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal; Clause 52.212-01, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial; Clause 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items, the following factor shall be used to evaluate offers: Lowest price technically acceptable offer; Technically acceptable is meeting all minimum salient characteristics; Clause 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial items; 52.212-3 Alternate I; Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items; clause 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders--Commercial Items (to include: 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity; 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Handicapped Workers) Clause 52.222-3, Convict Labor; Clause 52.222-19, Child Labor; 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities; Clause 52.225-3, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act; 52.225-3 Alternate I; Clause 52.225-4, Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate; 52.225-4 Alternate I; Clause 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases; Clause 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons; Clause 52.232-33 Mandatory information for electronic funds transfer payment. The following DFARs clauses apply to this acquisition: Clause 252.204-7008, Export-Controlled Items; Clause 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation; Clause 252.212-7001, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisition of Commercial Items; Clause 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program; 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments; 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities; 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests; 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea Alternate III; The following AFFARS clauses apply to this acquisition: Clause 5352.223-9000, Elimination of Use of Class I Ozone Depleting Materials, 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman.